The generosity of Saint Louis University donors is helping law student Faith Whatley-Blaine graduate with less student debt, allowing her to prioritize her goal of helping others instead of choosing a concentration based solely on income.Faith says: "I was someone who knew I wanted to go to law school when I was younger. It's always been a dream of mine. I love the courtroom. And this dream would not be possible without the donors. Like, there's no question in my mind about it that without scholarships, I would not be able to even think of having this education. And it is due to the donors and their generosity that has allowed me to pursue not only my dreams, but my passion.I want to do a life of public service. I'm currently a summer clerk at the MacArthur Justice Center, and there we do a lot of post-conviction civil rights. So making sure that there are humane conditions in our prisons and jails. And that aligns with me wanting to give a voice to people who don't have it otherwise and wanting to represent people who cannot afford that otherwise.It's truly taught me that there can be a light in the world and I can be that light for other people and create that tangible change. And I want to use my legal education and be able to advocate to show others that there can be a difference. And they can also make that difference.I'm a firm believer that education is one of the best investments that you can make, but many people don't have that capital to make that initial investment and it keeps remaining a dream."However, scholarships help bridge that gap and give people the opportunity to invest in their education and imagine a better life for themselves and be able to give back to the community with that education and resources that they have.*********** About SLU: Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.